Public Health Core Courses

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Public Health Core Courses (22 Units total)

HS 261 Principles of Epidemiology: Introduction to epidemiologic concepts and methods with applications to public health
practice for students intending to engage in, collaborate in, or interpret the results
of epidemiologic studies in the scientific appraisal of community health. (3 units)

HS 267 Computational Public Health Statistics: Methods of public health and biostatistical data collection, management, analysis,
and reporting using microcomputers, including the detection and control of confounding
factors. (3 units) Note: All students must complete a no-cost, self-paced, on-line
biostatistics tutorial prior to taking HS 267.

HS 276 Community Organization and Health Promotion: Advanced study of the principles, practices, and ethical considerations underlying
community organization, health promotion, empowerment, and advocacy. Includes examination
of the change process and introduction to the skills and tools of effective public
health organizing. (3 units)

HS 277 Multicultural Communication for Health Professionals: Theories and skills of multicultural communication necessary for effective professional
practice with diverse clients, communities, staff, and colleagues. Examination of
concepts and indicators of cultural competence beginning with intensive self-study
and concluding with community examples. (3 units)

HS 295 Research Design and Methodology: Multidisciplinary focus on general research methods such as the concept of scientific
methods, the logic of research design and applicability of theoretical and experimental
approaches in the health professions. (3 units)